HIGHLAND REGION
Along the Highland Region you can find many traditional dishes prepared with local products and made by amiable people.
AJI DE GALLINA
Ingredients:
Preparation:
Later pour evaporated milk and 1/2 cup chicken broth into the bowl of a blender then add the loafs of bread to get a bread puree. Next put parmesan cheese and finely chopped nuts.
Apart, heat oil in a saucepan and add minced garlic and minced onion and let to cook about 5 minutes while the shredded chicken and aji are added slowly. Pour in bread puree and cook until hot, stirring frequently.
Add more chicken stock if needed to keep from getting too thick. Season with turmeric and simmer for 5 minutes more.
Finally, serve garnished with hard-cooked egg slices.
It's a thick soup made with chicken, rice, potatoes, onions, peppers, other vegetables, herbs and spices.
The traditional version also uses water instead of chicken broth.
Ingredients:
Aji de Gallina |
AGUADO DE GALLINA
The traditional version also uses water instead of chicken broth.
Ingredients:
*.Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
First soak the rice in water for 30 minute, apart, heat the butter in a large saucepan to make a refrito with the onions, garlic, pepper, tomatoes, parsley, oregano, cumin, achiote and salt, cook for 10 minutes stirring frequently.
Later, add the chicken broth or water and bring to boil, then add the chicken pieces and cook for 30 minutes, next, put the soaked rice and the chopped potatoes, cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
After that, add the carrots and cook for 5 minutes, put the peas and cook for 5-7 minutes or until the both the peas and carrots are tender.
Finally add the chopped coriander and serve with avocado slices.
Aguado de Gallina |
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